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Among a playoff bracket filled with Game 6 and Game 7 matchups, the Oklahoma City Thunder remain the only unblemished team. After a 4-0 sweep of the Suns, the Thunder also took Game 1 from the Lakers.
The Lakers had a rockier path to the Conference Semi-Finals. After taking a 3-0 lead against the Rockets, they dropped two games before recovering to win the series. In Game 1 against the Thunder, the Lakers did not have any momentum on their side.
Despite having the MVP frontrunner in the starting five, Chet Holmgren led the way for OKC. The former No. 2 overall pick dropped 24 points with 12 rebounds and three blocks, leading the way on all sides of the court. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell both tagged on 18 points each in a 108-90 throttling of the Lakers.
If the Lakers hope to reverse their fate against the reigning champs, they'll need more production out of their reserves and starting five as a whole. LeBron James and Rui Hachimura combined for 45 of the team's 90 points, with no one else scoring more than 12.
With Austin Reaves back in the fold after an injury, the Lakers have one key starter back. If they can put it all together, this could still be a close series.
Here's what you need to know about Thursday's matchup between the Thunder and Lakers, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Thunder vs. Lakers on today?
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Prime Video
Thunder vs. Lakers Game 2 will not air on traditional television but will stream live on Prime Video.
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Thunder vs. Lakers start time
- Date: Thursday, May 7
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Thunder and Lakers is set to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Thunder vs. Lakers series schedule
Oklahoma City leads series 1-0
| May 5 | Game 1: Thunder 108, Lakers 90 | — | — |
| May 7 | Game 2 at Oklahoma City | 9:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
| May 9 | Game 3 at Los Angeles | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, DIRECTV |
| May 11 | Game 4 at Los Angeles | 10:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
| May 13 | Game 5* at Oklahoma City | TBA | TBA |
| May 16 | Game 6* at Los Angeles | TBA | TBA |
| May 18 | Game 7* at Oklahoma City | TBA | TBA |
* If necessary
NBA Playoffs bracket 2026
Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket from The Sporting News.
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.
| Play-In Tournament | April 14-17 |
| First round begins | April 18 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 4* |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 10 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 19* |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20* |
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
| NBA Draft | June 23-24 |
* Can move up depending on earlier series
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